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 | Saloon Chassis Num: SCAZN42AXFCX13511 | |
| Sold for $93,500 at 2007 Gooding & Company. | ||
In 1982, the Silver Spur could be ordered with an additional 36-inches in length providing ample interior room for occupants. A 42-inch version was available two years later. A single limousine with a 14-inch stretch was built in 1984.
Only two 42-inch stretch versions were built during the period. One was for Mr. Solove and the other for Frank Sinatra. Mr. Solove's car was finished in blue with matching blue leather interior. The interior features walnut veneer and deep-pile carpeting. There are individual, forward-facing seats at the rear. Between the two rear seats is a compartment with crystal decanter and glasses. Located next to the entertainment console is a rear-facing bench seat. The entertainment console consists of a television and stereo system.
This example is the Mr. Solove car and has traveled a mere 38,000 miles since new. In 2007 it was brought to the Gooding & Company auction held in Pebble Beach, CA where it was estimated to sell for $65,000 - $85,000. It was offered without reserve. Bidding surpassed the estimates, settling at $93,500 including buyer's premium. The lot was sold.
By Daniel Vaughan | May 2008
 |  |  | Saloon Chassis Num: SCAZN42A6FCX12128 |
| Sold for $34,515 at 2010 Bonhams. | |||
The Silver Spur arrived in 1990. It had a revised fascia, with a new leather-bound steering wheel, electronic gear selection display and an automatic ride control system. It had a similar floor plan to its predecessor. Power was from a 6.75 liter V8 engine from the Silver Shadow. The Silver Spur featured ABS, fuel injection, automatic hydraulic ride height control system, gas-charged shock absorbers, and alloy wheels.
This Silver Spur long-wheel base has had a single owner since new. It has spent its entire life in Southern California and has traveled a mere 26,000 miles.
In 2010, the car was offered for sale at the Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia auction presented by Bonhams. As bidding came to a close, it had been sold for the sum of $34,515 inclusive of buyer's premium.
By Daniel Vaughan | Oct 2010
 | Saloon Chassis Num: SCAZN42A7FCX13613 |
By Daniel Vaughan | Feb 2013
In 1980 a new range was introduced: the Silver Spirit and Silver Spur. Externally these cars were entirely new, but retained most of the chassis platform of the Silver Shadow. The major exception was the rear end, which was modified to accept new rear suspension. This new system had been launched during 1979 on the Corniche and Carnague models.
Many of the changes behind the development of the new car were down to impending safety legislation. The Spirit of Ecstasy, for example, was no longer fixed to the grille, but designed to retract into the radiator shell upon impact. Other improvements included better ride comfort and a new suspension system wîth automatic ride height control.
The long-wheelbase version was called the Silver Spur. Four inches longer than the Spirit, it is identifiable by its extended rear windows and ever-flex roof. A special run of 25 Silver Spur Centenary models was produced in 1985, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the motor car in Great Britain and the production of the 100,000th Rolls-Royce.
The Silver Spirit Ii and Silver Spur II arrived in 1990. Outwardly similar to their predecessor, they were equipped wîth a revised facia, wîth a new leather-bound §teering wheel, electronic gear selection display and a sophisticated automatic ride controls system.
The Spirit III and Spur III were introduced in 1994, and again external changes were modest, although inside there was a redesigned instrument panel and new §teering wheel, and engine refinements resulted in an increase in power.Source - Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd.
Many of the changes behind the development of the new car were down to impending safety legislation. The Spirit of Ecstasy, for example, was no longer fixed to the grille, but designed to retract into the radiator shell upon impact. Other improvements included better ride comfort and a new suspension system wîth automatic ride height control.
The long-wheelbase version was called the Silver Spur. Four inches longer than the Spirit, it is identifiable by its extended rear windows and ever-flex roof. A special run of 25 Silver Spur Centenary models was produced in 1985, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the motor car in Great Britain and the production of the 100,000th Rolls-Royce.
The Silver Spirit Ii and Silver Spur II arrived in 1990. Outwardly similar to their predecessor, they were equipped wîth a revised facia, wîth a new leather-bound §teering wheel, electronic gear selection display and a sophisticated automatic ride controls system.The Spirit III and Spur III were introduced in 1994, and again external changes were modest, although inside there was a redesigned instrument panel and new §teering wheel, and engine refinements resulted in an increase in power.Source - Rolls Royce Motor Cars Ltd.
The Rolls-Royce Silver Spur has been quoted as being ‘a highly expensive, prestigious car with inordinate incidence of repair.'
Introduced by Rolls-Royce in 1980, the Silver Spirit was the beginning of a new generation of models for the company. The Silver Spur was produced at the same time and was a long wheelbase version of the Silver Spirit. The Spirit formed the basis for the Flying Spur, Touring Limousine, Park Ward and the Silver Dawn. The complete line was replaced in 1998 by the BMW-powered Silver Seraph and the Bentley Arnage.
The Silver Spirit shared the basic floor plan and the 6.8 L V8 engine of the Silver Shadow. The Silver Spur used a Girling automatic hydraulic ride height control system along with gas-charged shock absorbers while keeping the high degree of ride quality and self-leveling suspension from the Silver Shadow. The first car to feature the retractable Spirit of Ecstasy, the Spirit featured the spring loaded Mascot which sank onto the radiator shelf if dislodged from its position. From 1980 through 1989 a total of 6,238 Silver Spur models were produced.
Debuting at the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Silver Spur II and the Silver Spirit II featured innovative suspension with a fully automatic system adjusting dampers at all four wheels in rear time. Standard on all models was ABS and fuel injection.
Introduced in 1993, the third generation of both the Silver Spur and the Silver Spirit featured improvements on the traditional V8 engine. Power output was upped with the addition of a new intake manifold and cylinder heads. The rear seats now adjusted independently while dual airbags were added as a standard feature.
Introduced in 1994 for the '94 and '95 year, the Flying Spur was a turbocharged version of the Silver Spur III.
Introduced in the latter part of 1995, the final edition of the Silver Spur and Silver Spirit debuted. The Silver Spirit name was dropped in favor of a new Park Ward Limousine. The long wheelbase became standard on all models in 1997 and the limousine models offered extra-long only. A Garrett turbocharger was added on all models or 1997.By Jessica Donaldson
For more information and related vehicles, click hereIntroduced by Rolls-Royce in 1980, the Silver Spirit was the beginning of a new generation of models for the company. The Silver Spur was produced at the same time and was a long wheelbase version of the Silver Spirit. The Spirit formed the basis for the Flying Spur, Touring Limousine, Park Ward and the Silver Dawn. The complete line was replaced in 1998 by the BMW-powered Silver Seraph and the Bentley Arnage.
The Silver Spirit shared the basic floor plan and the 6.8 L V8 engine of the Silver Shadow. The Silver Spur used a Girling automatic hydraulic ride height control system along with gas-charged shock absorbers while keeping the high degree of ride quality and self-leveling suspension from the Silver Shadow. The first car to feature the retractable Spirit of Ecstasy, the Spirit featured the spring loaded Mascot which sank onto the radiator shelf if dislodged from its position. From 1980 through 1989 a total of 6,238 Silver Spur models were produced.
Debuting at the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Silver Spur II and the Silver Spirit II featured innovative suspension with a fully automatic system adjusting dampers at all four wheels in rear time. Standard on all models was ABS and fuel injection.
Introduced in 1993, the third generation of both the Silver Spur and the Silver Spirit featured improvements on the traditional V8 engine. Power output was upped with the addition of a new intake manifold and cylinder heads. The rear seats now adjusted independently while dual airbags were added as a standard feature.
Introduced in 1994 for the '94 and '95 year, the Flying Spur was a turbocharged version of the Silver Spur III.
Introduced in the latter part of 1995, the final edition of the Silver Spur and Silver Spirit debuted. The Silver Spirit name was dropped in favor of a new Park Ward Limousine. The long wheelbase became standard on all models in 1997 and the limousine models offered extra-long only. A Garrett turbocharger was added on all models or 1997.By Jessica Donaldson
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